A rare gold 19th Century necklace set with early 17th century hardstone intaglios, formed with three clusters set with nine graduated oval-shaped intaglios, with further intaglios to the two-row fine-link neck chain in gold, the largest intaglios depicting Socrates, Apollo and a philosopher, and with a further nine hardstone intaglio cluster at the front, dropping down 45mm
clusters
50 x 43mm - centre front
45 x 40 - sides
36 x 31- drop
wearable neck length 18"
weight - 37.8g
chain and settings 18 carat gold
English circa 1840
Immaculate condition